Shadows of the underworld

oment, her mind racing, trying to make sense of the situation she had just walked into. His

ich tones of deep red and gold, with a large window overlooking the darkened city below.

as silk, but there was no mistaking th

scape before she got any deeper into whatever game Dante had set in mo

glanced around, her eyes lingering on a few pieces of expensive-looking art on the walls, the plush furniture

e silence. He moved with a predator's grace, his every step mea

of control-his suit impeccable, his expression unreadable, but his eyes? They

pleasantries," she said, keeping her tone co

mused, a hint of amusement play

y sitting on the top of it like a promise of something lethal. She could smell th

h they were old acquaintances. "A simple financial transaction, nothi

ll him to go to hell. There was too much at

e asked, her voice steady desp

"I need you to help me launder a substantial amount of money. You have the skills, the

ents before, but this... This was a whole different level of dangerous.

but insistent. "You're a businesswoman. And in thi

flashed before her eyes-his cold, calculating nature, the way he'd handled his

I'm not interested in your money," she said firmly. "And I'

but his eyes darkened. "You will help m

t without putting Lucas in danger. She wasn

f you," she said, her voice trembling despite her best efforts. She cl

perfect. "I didn't think you were. But you should be

s he stopped mere inches away. She could feel the heat r

," he murmured, his voice low. "And your

. "What are you talking about?"

gaze intense. "We don't forget our debt

her in the face. Her father's dealings with the Rossi family had been far deeper and m

ht with reluctance. "But I want my broth

g her with an unreadable expression. "W